Cameroon

The Commission can only deal with a matter submitted to it after making sure that all local remedies, If
they exist, have been exhausted, unless it is obvious to the Commission that the procedure of achieving
these remedies would be unduly prolonged.

Article 51

1. The Commission may ask the States concerned to provide it with all relevant information.

2. When the Commission is considering the matter, States concerned may be represented before it and
submit, written or, oral representations.

Article 52

After having obtained from the State concerned and from other source all the information it deems
necessary and after having tried all appropriate means to reach an amicable solution based on the respect
of humane and peoples' rights, the Commission shall prepare, within a reasonable period of time from
the notification referred to in Article 48, a report stating the facts and its findings. This report shall be
sent to the States concerned and communicated to the Assembly of Heads of States and Government.

Article 53

While transmitting its report, the Commission may make to the Assembly of Heads of State and
Government such recommendations as it deems useful.

Article 54

The Commission shall submit to each ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and
Government a report on its activities.

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